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November 1, 2026 9:12 AM

Gujarat presents Vibrant Gujarat 2027 pitch to Dubai’s business community

Gujarat is reaching out to the global business community ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027, sending multiple delegations to important countries to invite investors and industry leaders to participate in the state’s flagship investment event. As part of this global campaign, a high-level Gujarat Government delegation visited Dubai and held a series of meetings with the industry leaders in the UAE; cutting across various sectors including oil & gas, logistics, financial...

October 28, 2026 6:17 PM

UAE’s Sharjah temporarily closes beaches over oil spill threat

The UAE’s Sharjah emirate has temporarily closed its beaches as a precaution after an oil spill from a tanker threatened to cause marine pollution, authorities said on Wednesday. Specialised teams and relevant authorities were taking measures to prevent the pollution from reaching the beaches and to ensure public safety, Sharjah’s media office said in a statement. -Reuters...

October 23, 2026 6:53 PM

UAE’s Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Meets PM Modi in New Delhi

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 22 on the sidelines of the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared details of the meeting in a post on X, stating, “H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, UAE met Prime Minister ...

October 21, 2026 10:08 AM

India, UAE review strategic partnership, agree to maintain close consultations

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed bilateral cooperation during delegation-level talks held as part of the UAE minister’s official visit to India on October 19–20. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the ministers expressed satisfaction with the steady progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across trade, investment, energy, defence, technology and people-t...

October 20, 2026 5:28 PM

India-UAE trade crosses $100 billion; EAM Jaishankar calls for dialogue on Gulf situation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India-UAE bilateral trade had crossed $100 billion since the signing of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). He also expressed concern over the situation in the Gulf and called for dialogue and diplomacy. Welcoming UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Mumbai, EAM Jaishankar said the relationship was living up to its promise as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership after...

October 12, 2026 7:48 PM

Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh airport suspension

Saudi Arabia has extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as authorities continue safety inspections following deadly attacks over the weekend. Saudi Arabia also reported a fresh threat involving drones and cruise missiles on Monday. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the suspension would remain in place while procedures to verify the safety and operational readiness of airport facilities were completed in coordination with the releva...

October 11, 2026 1:16 PM

All crew members aboard MT GEM No. 2 rescued and safe: Indian Consulate in Dubai

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has confirmed that all 22 Indian crew members aboard oil tanker MT GEM No. 2 have been rescued and are safe. This follows a fire incident on the vessel off the Ras Al Khaimah coast. In an update, the Consulate said it was in touch with UAE authorities and extending all possible assistance and support to the Indian seafarers. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Coast Guard Division of the UAE National Guard Command had rescued 22 Asian nationa...

October 7, 2026 6:34 PM

Houthis attack Airports in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, UAE condemns Houthi attacks on civilian facilities

In further escalation of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, Houthi group claimed missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and government-held areas of Yemen this morning. The Houthis said drones targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, disrupting air traffic, while ballistic missiles and drones targeted Abha International Airport and the Khamis Mushait military base. The Saudi-led coalition, meanwhile, said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Khamis Musha...

October 6, 2026 8:56 PM

Indian Captain Machchhar making ‘steady progress’: Indian embassy in UAE

Indian Captain Smit Machchhar is making “steady progress” and is “regaining his health”, the Indian Embassy in the UAE said on Tuesday. On flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday, Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot, an Omani citizen, with a crash axe, typically kept in the cockpit for use in emergencies, seriously injuring him. The motive for the attack remains unclear. “Capt Smit continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health. The Embassy remains in close touch with h...

October 6, 2026 10:16 AM

Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police says

The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash a plane last week was in New Zealand seven years ago to complete a portion of his flight training for a U.K.-based company, New Zealand police said in a statement on Tuesday. Police said the man was in New Zealand between November 2018 and May 2019 on a six-month student visa. "Immigration records show he arrived in New Zealand on 30 November 2018 and departed 23 May 2019," New Zealand Assistant Commissioner Michael J...